Science Cafe: The Physics of Science Fiction

Mar1

Description

Could it be possible for humans to teleport one day?

Join us at our next Science Café in which we will discuss the potential reality versus the implausible fiction that is found in science fiction. Dr. Stefan Kautsch, a professor of physics at Christopher Newport University, will discuss the astrophysical concepts behind common topics in science fiction literature and motion pictures. Dr. Kautsch will focus on movies such as Star Wars and 2012, and he will discuss what could be real and what concepts could only be fiction. Dr. Kautsch will also show how much astronomy has changed in the recent years and how certain former fantastic ideas have become reality.

The Science Directorate at NASA’s Langley Research Center, the Tidewater Chapter of Sigma Xi and the Hampton Roads Section of the American Chemical Society are partnering to host the "Science Café Series" in our community. Science Cafés are free and open to the public.

We're about:

Southeastern Virginia Skeptics is an informal social group designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical thinkers, and like-minded individuals. The group provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk and share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. We also welcome those who may hold different views to join in the discussion (as long as the dialogue is civil and constructive!).

We hope to schedule a wide range of events such as dinners, book discussions, films, and perhaps attending events held or sponsored by skeptics organizations, or even doing some activism of our own.